The world’s biggest provider of security services is looking to expand its presence in the maritime sector with the recruitment of former Royal Navy commander, Martin Ewence.

London and Copenhagen quoted G4S has appointed Ewence head of maritime security and risk consulting as it seeks to put “boots on decks” and develop its shipping industry client base.

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G4S is perhaps better known by some of the brands that were consolidated into the company including Falck, Securicor, Securitas and Group 4 but is now the biggest specialist security company with contracts for the London Olympic games, operating prisons as well as more traditional tasks such as guarding cash in transit and buildings.

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